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Interesting Foreign Fairy Tales
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Most of us know the classic Disney stories: Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty...the list goes on. These are some fairy tales from foreign cultures that are a refreshing addition to the tired old American fairy tale repertoire.
| 1. | "Madschun" from Turkey - about a boy's quest to satisfy a king's requirements to marry the princess |
| 2. | "The Long-Bow Story" from India - two men try to outdo each other in telling outlandish stories |
| 3. | "Samba the Coward" from several African countries - a princess disguises herself as her husband to fight in battles he is too afraid to take on |
| 4. | "The Golden-Headed Fish" from the Middle East - a prince's adventures after meeting a golden-headed fish |
| 5. | "The Humpbacked Pony" from Russia - a young boy has magical adventures with the help of his special pony |
| 6. | "Fruttilandia" from Italy - a child who is a king thinks fruits and vegetables are not necessary to eat |
| 7. | "Almondseed and Almondella" from Greece - a man becomes a psychic by luck |
| 8. | "Bash Chelik" from Serbia - a monster gives a young prince 3 extra lives and then steals his wife |
| 9. | "The Boys With Golden Stars" from Romania - twin boys are born with stars on their heads but their father's stepmother repeatedly tries to do away with them |
| 10. | "The Cats' Elopement" from Japan - 2 cats struggle to stay together |
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